Congress Targets Dark Web Opioid Sales with New Penalties and FBI Task Force

June 5 – November 18, 2025

Lawmakers are pushing for stricter oversight of illegal online drug markets by introducing legislation to criminalize dark web opioid distribution. These bills propose increased sentencing and the creation of a dedicated FBI task force to dismantle digital marketplaces.

Policies— 2 policys

Congress targets dark web opioid delivery with new federal crime, tougher sentencing, and FBI-led task force

H.R. 6104

Congress targets dark web opioid trafficking with new federal crime penalties and an FBI-led task force

S. 1975

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